BDS / 4th Year / Core subject

Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry

Examination, developing teeth, behaviour guidance and caries risk. Start with a reference view or clinical station, then explain the principles and test your viva answers.

Initial collection · 4 lessons. Teaching references support supervised revision; follow your university’s complete practical list.

Instrument study

Mouth mirror

Recognise a mouth mirror and explain a child-appropriate supervised examination.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical / interpretation station

Developing molars: radiographic reference

Recognise developing molar structures on a teaching radiograph and distinguish formation from eruption.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCEChild-centred communicationObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Child-centred communication

Explain a supportive introduction to a child’s dental visit.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCEChild caries-risk assessmentObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Child caries-risk assessment

Identify information used in a child’s caries-risk assessment.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →